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The smallest, simplest solution for using an iPad in the cockpit. No bells and whistles, just a simple mounting surface with elastic straps on the corners for holding an iPad Air. Integrated rotating mechanism allows for portrait and landscape orientation.

The smallest, simplest solution for using an iPad in the cockpit. No bells and whistles, just a simple mounting surface with elastic straps on the corners for holding an iPad Air. Integrated rotating mechanism allows for portrait and landscape orientation.

The product is what it is advertised to be, and seems well enough constructed. I do not give a rating for Durability and Reliability because I've only used it twice.

However, what I really want, I guess, is a holder, not only for my IPad, but also for a pad of paper (yes, paper; I'm old). I had hoped that solving the IPad problem would lead to a thought for solving the pad of paper problem; but, alas, no.

The products that do offer both did not seem usable, and were more money than I think a knee pad should demand.

Ease of use does not get a 5 because, with the IPad in a case, the elastic straps are a bit tight.

The elastic bands that hold the iPad Pro in place cover portions of the screen. I use Garmin Pilot, and it was frustrating to constantly be moving the bands to access covered parts of the screen. The upper left band also covers the ambient light sensor, so unless you only strap it down with three of the bands, the screen is always very dim. The elastic band is of good quality, however, so I used it in my own home-brew kneeboard.

It's the simplest and cheapest example I've seen. There is room for two improvements. (1) The tiny corner straps are not big enough to permit the use of the relatively thin protective case I carry my I-pad in, necessitating "going naked." This endangers my I-pad in the cluttered cabin of the airplane. I reduce this by carrying the I-pad face-down, giving a little bit of protection while in the kneeboard. I would like to see the corner straps lengthened and strengthened, allowing the continuous use of the protective case. (2) The stretch knee-strap with velcro works fine on the leg. However, if the female (soft) portion of the strap were lengthened, the kneeboard would fit fine on most yokes, permitting the wonderful instrument backup (AHRS) of ForeFlight to be used directly in front of the pilot, instead of having to look at one's leg to fly in IMC. P.S. HOW CAN ONE ATTEST TO RELIABILITY OF SOMETHING BRAND NEW???

For what you'll pay, this is as simple as any product needs to be. Which is what is was looking for. All I needed was a simple, easy, cheep option to mounting my iPad down on my flights and this kneeboard was it. Doesn't get in the way, and not excessively bulky or heavy. Good product.

It's stiff so that it won't turn without your input but it turns well when it's strapped around your leg in the plane and you want to turn it. The only problem I have found with it is that the top left corner of the kneeboard will sometimes press the volume buttons on the iPad mini but other than that it's a sturdy kneeboard for a decent price.

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